Lauren Austen, Cpm, Fpc
About Lauren Austen, Cpm, Fpc
Lauren Austen is a Payroll Administrator with over a decade of experience at Hatch, where she has managed payroll for approximately 1500 employees across Canada. She has a background in accounting and has previously held roles as a Payroll Specialist and Accounting Clerk.
Current Role as Payroll Administrator
Lauren Austen serves as a Payroll Administrator at Hatch, a position she has held since 2013. In this role, she manages payroll for approximately 1,500 employees across multiple provinces in Canada. Her responsibilities include ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance with relevant regulations. She utilizes SAP and SuccessFactors to obtain necessary payroll information, contributing to efficient payroll operations.
Previous Experience at Hatch Mott MacDonald
Lauren Austen worked at Hatch Mott MacDonald in various capacities from 2011 to 2013. Initially, she served as an Accounting Clerk for one year, followed by a role as a Payroll Specialist for nine months. During her time there, she assisted in the transition from Ceridian PayFlex to Ceridian Dayforce for payroll processing, enhancing the efficiency of payroll operations.
Educational Background in Business Administration
Lauren Austen studied at Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, where she earned an Advanced College Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting from 2010 to 2012. This educational foundation equipped her with essential accounting skills and knowledge applicable in her payroll and accounting roles.
Early Career Experience
Before her roles in payroll and accounting, Lauren Austen gained experience as a Supervisor at Subway from 2003 to 2004 and as a Cashier/Banker at Casino Rama from 2004 to 2008. These positions provided her with valuable customer service and financial handling skills that contributed to her professional development.
Involvement in Payroll Reporting Tasks
In her current role, Lauren Austen is involved in year-end reporting tasks, including T4 processing, EHT annual return, and WSIB annual reconciliation. These responsibilities are critical for maintaining compliance with payroll regulations and ensuring accurate reporting for employees.